General Catalyst launches $670M fund, seeks more health system partners

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Not rendering correctly? View this email as a web page here. TOP STORIES With new $670M healthcare fund, General Catalyst seeks more health system partners General Catalyst recently launched a $670 million healthcare investment fund. The fund, called Health Assurance Fund II, seeks to carry on the mission of the venture capital firm's first healthcare-focused fund, but with a new focus on health system partnerships. Sponsored Content The art of clinical trials: Getting eConsent right From Medable and MedCity News Currently, according to Tufts researchers, clinical trials in a variety of therapeutic areas experience patient dropout rates close to 20%, with the consent process being the number 1 factor contributing to this figure. It is critical that the consent process be tailored to ensure that participants understand what's being asked of them and how their data will help further future disease treatment.  The Solution: eConsent Download the white paper to learn how to optimize eConsent for maximum patient centricity. 1 Day of High-Quality, In-Person Meetings Around Digital Health Technology From MedCity News Join us in Dallas for MedCity INVEST Digital Health on Wednesday, September 28.  Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to meet and discuss the latest trends and opportunities. This is your chance to save $100 with the Early Bird Rate. U.S. government places $1.74B order for Moderna's new Covid-19 vaccine boosters By Frank Vinluan Friday, July 29, 2022 3:15 PM The U.S. government has signed a supply agreement securing 66 million doses of Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine booster shots, which are designed to address the omicron subvariants driving new cases of infection. The agreement follows a similar supply agreement reached with Pfizer and BioNTech. Read more » Widespread health inequities persist despite employer-sponsored insurance, report finds By Marissa Plescia Friday, July 29, 2022 3:05 PM Even with employer-sponsored insurance, many still have issues with chronic conditions, maternal health, behavioral health, substance use and healthcare access. When comparing by race, disparities become more apparent. Read more » The importance of patient centricity in healthcare By Tanja Dowe Friday, July 29, 2022 2:00 PM From utilizing patient portals and other electronically accessible data to using wearable tech for monitoring blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and other measurables, patients today have a wide range of available options to ensure they are taking an active role in their own healthcare journey. Read more » 5 actionable steps health care professionals can take right now to remove barriers, improve patient care By Jaime LaFontaine Friday, July 29, 2022 10:00 AM Removing barriers to care won't be easy, and it won't happen overnight, but by having a consumer-driven health mindset, we can make health care more equitable. Read more » Re-Defining Healthcare Recruitment with Deep Learning Automation Replace the tedious manual resume screening process! Learn how AI frameworks and technology are streamlining the recruiter/candidate experience, resulting in healthcare industries hiring skilled and knowledgeable personnel quickly and effectively. Download this FREE eBook to learn more! MedCity News   611 Broadway    New York,  NY   10012   United States You received this email because you are subscribed to MedCity Daily Digest from MedCity News. Update your email preferences to choose the types of emails you receive.  Unsubscribe from all future emails